Gap Year Options for High Stat App

[bae2017]

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Biased, but IRTA is a great option that a lot of top schools like. You can get some really good CV stuff while doing it, and also getting more, solid research on your CV will help you a lot at those top schools.

 

[bae2017]

Biased, but IRTA is a great option that a lot of top schools like. You can get some really good CV stuff while doing it, and also getting more, solid research on your CV will help you a lot at those top schools.

Did you do it? And could you expand on what you mean by CV stuff? D you mean just papers and other research output, or like something beyond that? And I'm guessing the reason top schools like IRTA is just because it's a serious research experience?

 

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Did you do it? And could you expand on what you mean by CV stuff? D you mean just papers and other research output, or like something beyond that? And I'm guessing the reason top schools like IRTA is just because it's a serious research experience?

I did.

You have unlimited funding, basically, and can get a lot of work done. You have independence. And yes, you can do a lot of volunteering/community engagement here, and official NIH programs (Academy, committee stuff, etc). If you put good effort into the program, it is definitely a once in a lifetime thing. And I got put into a lab where I had no idea what I was doing, barely had any help, and wasn't given the best work culture environment- and I STILL highly recommend the program!

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[y123]

High stats people have a good chance at getting into a top school. Research matters more for top schools than other things such as volunteering. The free master at a prestigious school sounds good too. Yes, it will be harder for you to schedule interviews. Fortunately, UK is not too far, but the flight tickets will probably eat all your stipend.
Your current ECs and stats are already strong enough for you to get into any top school. The easiest way for you is just continuing doing whatever you are doing.